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Performance role
Debut in a role
Yes
Creative role
  • Performer

Other info

Venue
Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, New York, USA
Company
The Royal Ballet
Sources

Manon

23 May 1974

This performance was part of a season given by The Royal Ballet at the Metropolitan Opera House 7-26 May 1974. Nureyev made his debut in the role of Des Grieux at this performance, and went on to perform it at The Royal Ballet’s home in Covent Garden in July 1974.

Works

Manon

Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan

Music: Jules Massenet

Performance role: Des Grieux

Debut performance of this role

Other performers: Merle Park (Manon)